Steve Murphy

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Steve Murphy is a Democratic member of the Minnesota Senate, representing the 28th District since 1992. Murphy was re-elected in November of 2008 with his term expiring in 2012.

Murphy attended Eastern Illinois, Red Wing Technical College, and Southeast Minnesota Technical College. Murphy works as a fuels technician when the Senate is not in session.

Committee Assignments

Murphy is a member of these committees:

• Agriculture and Veterans
• Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division Chairman
• Business, Industry and Jobs Vice-Chairman
• Capital Investment
• Finance
• Transit Subdivision
• Transportation
• Transportation Budget and Policy Division Committee^[1].

Legislation

Murphy has been active in sponsoring medical marijuana legislation in Minnesota. This may lead to a Medical Marijuana Amendment appearing on the November 2010 ballot in the state.^[2]

District 28

Murphy represents Minnesota Senate District 28. District 28 includes the LaCrescent-Winona region near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border^[3].

Personal

Steve is married to Brea Murphy. They have two children and reside in Red Wing, Minnesota.

External links

• Official Minnesota State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996

References

1. ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
2. ↑ The Political Animal, "Medical Marijuana Vetoed", May 22, 2009
3. ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 28

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